Permanent Full-Time Payroll Officer 1

The Trillium Lakelands District School Board invites applications for a PERMANENT FULL-TIME PAYROLL OFFICER 1 at LINDSAY EDUCATION CENTRE. Job Posting #OCT-2026-01-12-27 This permanent, full‑time (12 month) position is available starting Monday March 2, 2026, and is replacing a current position. Job Function As a member of the payroll team, this position shares the responsibility of ensuring a confidential, high level of service to employees. Specifically, the position is responsible for processing of bi‑weekly payroll and the preparation, entry and audit of employee data in the computerized payroll system, as well as the responsibility for the maintenance of records related to the payroll function. Duties Of The Position Include Upload & audit schedules, time sheets and attendance; ensuring all are complete and accurate. Verify, review & create staffing notifications; ensure correct pay & salary adjustments, deductions (LTD, pensions, union & tax exemptions), accruals and banking changes. Calculate and enter/upload manual payroll adjustments including statutory holiday pay, benefits (LTD, pension), retro pay, terminations, etc. Remit payments to third‑party stakeholders. Ensure compliance with Collective Agreements and Government Legislation. Issue Records of Employment as required and verification of earnings with Service Canada. Issue TD1's annually and update payroll exemptions as required. Assist with monthly and year‑end balancing. Frequent verbal and written communication with employees, managers, government agencies and Unions. Develop reports for various departments as requested by the Payroll Supervisor or designate. Assume responsibility for additional payrolls in the case of absence or time restraints. Other payroll duties or projects as assigned. Qualifications Required Ontario Secondary School Diploma plus a two‑year (2) college diploma in payroll, accounting and/or business administration. Minimum of two (2) years of previous payroll experience; preferably with collective agreements and pensions experience. Payroll Compliance Professional (PCP) Certification from National Payroll Institute (NPI), is preferred. Ability to work in a fast paced work environment with strict adherence to deadlines, extended periods of concentration with strong attention to detail. Excellent organizational skills with flexibility to handle last minute changes and issues. Strong analytical, problem‑solving, mathematical, verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrated working knowledge and technical skills specifically working with computerized payroll systems, Excel, Word, Gmail, Google sheets, and Atrieve. Able to work independently and as part of departmental and cross departmental teams. Demonstrated ability to use judgment and discretion when handling a large volume of confidential information. Hours of Work 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday Location Lindsay Education Centre, in Lindsay Hourly Wage $34.87 to start to a maximum $40.68 Point Band 12 (Unionized Position) Additional Benefits Includes access to our generous health and dental benefits plan, OMERS pension plan and our short and long term disability coverage. Applications outlining experience and qualifications should be forwarded by Sunday January 25, 2026 by 4:00pm to the Human Resources Services Officer for Support Staff. Your application package must be submitted in either .pdf or .docx format. We would like to thank all respondents, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Trillium Lakelands District School Board is committed to equitable hiring practices and upholding the values of equity, diversity and inclusion. To assist the Board in reflecting the communities we serve, we encourage and welcome applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds, and/or lived experiences who may be a member of a marginalized group. Trillium Lakelands District School Board complies with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation for a disability during any stage of the recruitment/hiring process, please contact the Human Resources Services Staffing Officer for the applicable employee group. If you require this information in an accessible format, please contact Communications Services. #J-18808-Ljbffr